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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 10, 2012 AUTO USES The City Administrator noted that at its September 26, 2012 meeting MORATORIUM the Council adopted an ordinance establishing a twelve month moratorium prohibiting the application for and /or issuance of licenses or zoning approvals, and /or the operation of new business premises for the following uses: Automobile Repair, Minor; Automobile Repair, Major; Automobile Repair, Salvage; New or Used Automobile Sales, Indoor; New or Used Automobile Sales, Outdoor Lots; Junking or Salvage of Automobiles; Sales of Used Parts from Used or Salvage Vehicles. The City Administrator reported that since the adoption of the ordinance a number of issues have arisen with potential businesses. Staff informed the potential applicants of the moratorium and the inability to process license applications or zoning modifications. However, some of these parties would like to discuss their concerns with the Council, and are present this evening. The Administrator then provided a brief history on each situation related to the property owners present as outlined in his October 4, 2012 report. These include: • Balta's Auto Towing Service that had been located in 3176 Ryan Lane (Russ Fischer property) and has moved to 3164 Ryan Lane (Lee Rossow property); • Dominic Carchedi at 182 Ryan Lane, Space C (Dave Evans property); • Roger Stanke property at 209 Ryan Drive; • Jimmy at 182 Ryan Lane, Space B (Dave Evans property); The City Administrator reported that the question has been raised relative to renewal of existing auto - related licenses, He pointed out that existing licenses are excluded from the moratorium and would be renewed provided there are no violations on a property. With regard to Dominic Carchedi, the City Administrator pointed out that Mr. Carchedi made application for a license prior to enactment of the moratorium ordinance. The Administrator asked the City Attorney if the City was obligated to act on that license application. The City Attorney noted that the moratorium prohibits the City from issuing any auto - related use license. Therefore, action cannot be taken on the Carchedi application. The Attorney noted that the moratorium that was enacted was 3